Making A Huge Decision About The Future Of Our Guard Dogs
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Making A Huge Decision About The Future Of Our Guard Dogs
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Your videos are getting better and better in many ways. Looking forward to the next one. Greetings from Germany
I think Russell is 4 months, not 5. You said Jan 20th is his birthday. Right?😊
I understand your future problem, but as a retired Saint Bernard breeder I have to give you something to think about; nr.1 Russell is by far to young to be neutered, he needs his complete body/ hormones to grow to become a healthy dog. The big breeds need time to develop there total healthy adult size, that means at least 18 months old. nr.2 Russell is by far better in quality then his dad. nr.3 Cora's body needs a brake from breeding, it is much easier and better to take her to the vet and let him give her something that makes her body too skip the next heatperiod. AND you keep the peace and give Russell the time to grow up healthy. Getting him neutered way too young will get him many very serious joint problems and arthritis plus very bad bone quality. Plus having mr. Leeske breeding ms. Cora multiple times will give you puppies of a poor and weak health. A good talk with youre vet is the best advice in this kind of situations, i wish you wisdom and luck.
@piavanbuijtenehazenbroek1162
Cor blimey, such incredibly clear words of wisdom.
When I grow up, I want to be just like you.
So, head back in the books for a few years for me.
I totally agréé with your words of wisdom. In fact, there is no chance that i would ever neuter Russell. He'd make an excellent dad himself in a couple of years - just not with his mother. I'm very opposed to interbreeding.
Also, beautiful MoJo will slow down in a couple of years and Russell might need some extra help. OMG, i'd give anything to have a dog like Russell.
I totally agréé with your words of wisdom. In fact, there is no chance that i would ever neuter Russell. He'd make an excellent dad himself in a couple of years - just not with his mother. I'm very opposed to interbreeding.
Also, beautiful MoJo will slow down in a couple of years and Russell might need some extra help. OMG, i'd give anything to have a dog like Russell.
Miss kora looks so healthy since having the puppy's she's filled out more looks beautiful ❤
Kevin you can take those hail dents out pretty easy . With dry ice and a roll of tape .Here is how to do it put the roll of tape over the dent and and put the dry ice on the dent in the middle of the tape roll the ice will pull the dent out .
I love your dogs and cats so much. All of them. I’m sure you’ll make the right decision with Cora and Russell. I think there is a pill that you can give Cora to skip a heat. Not sure anymore but there has to be other choices for you. I’m going to be covering you guys with prayers of safety and good health. Love your farm. 🤗🤗🤗~Becka
From my 25+ years of owning, breeding and showing large breed dogs I think your choice to neuter Russell at 6 months is a bad call. His growth plates are still open and not fused at the joints, sometimes closing as late as 18 months in giant breeds. They need those hormones for growth and health and well being. A good veterinarian would agree not to neuter until maturity. Cancers are also more common in dogs fixed too young, please look into it before making a decision.
To me it makes more sense to spay Kora, as it limits the problem, you have her bloodlines and leeskes in Russell. If she comes into season every 6 months, you’ll be faced with the possibility of her breeding with Leeske and back to back litters and that’s really bad for Kora. Plus her scent on the farm when in season can cause unwanted interactions between all the dogs, neutered or not. So if you want Russell to be able to go wherever needed on the farm spaying her would be most ideal, neutered males will still mate with females in heat, and all the male interactions and behaviours that goes with it.
Just passing on advice from personal experience.
I agree with you 100%.
I totally agree with you.. Russell could always be used as a stud and get one of the puppies as a stud fee..
completely agree, although whilst 18-24months is best id be doing him by 12m to minimise the risk of problems with mum and dad
Wow, I didn’t know about problems with neutering and spaying before maturity. So it is recommended that they be full grown for all breeds to prevent cancer and hip desplacia?
@@lynnd7018 all dogs and bitches should ideally wait till maturity before getting fixed. There are exceptions, smaller breeds reach physical and mental maturity faster than large or giant breeds. If a testicle remains up inside the body and doesn't drop down properly. Any numbers of other reasons to fix early. Fixing early can also cause behaviour issues and put them as an eternal naughty puppy. Hormones are needed to mature mentally as well as physically. Those that neuter on the beliefs that it will stop bad behaviours are not putting in the training to raise a healthy and respectful dog. I'd advise anyone who's in this situation to research as much as possible, speaking to professionals such as vets and behaviourists. The evidence is out there. 👍🏻
Russell loves you as much as Liske love you. They make me smile.
I can't believe Russell is 4 months old already. Time flies. He is such a sweet dog.
Happy mr. smeegs' is doing much better after the snake bite!
We're here in NW Louisiana in the country and last night we had to load up our 3 dogs in both of our trucks and take off for coverage from tornadoes in our area. Everybody takes off to the hospital parking garage in town. This weather is crazy this year. I'll be glad to get back to normal weather. Prayers for all of y'all in Oklahoma.
You have Coras genes in Russel...you could spay her..let Russel reach his full potential. Just a thought...ask your vet and other large dog breeders.
It appears we broke the climate. 😢
But your pasture sue looks bright green!
Love how great you are with your dogs. They are happy and loved. God bless ya'll ❤❤❤❤
When you were talking Russell and Smegel booped noses it was cute❤
Please don't neuter your large breed pup before 18 months of age, he needs his hormones, and his joints to close before neutering. While Mom is in heat she should be separated in her own SAFE run in the barn or kept up in your home in her own space. My Dad was a Veterinarian and never approved of early neutering or spaying. We were preservation breeders for over 40 years of Airedale Terriers with over 50 champions. Love your homestead and your wonderful guardian dogs! That pup is beautiful, the best of both his parents! Keep up the good work!!
Russ has such a beautiful coat and it looks like he’s going to be really big….would’ve been cool to breed him before getting him neutered but I guess it would’ve been hard to keep him away from Cora
I think getting Russell fixed is a good idea, but like so many others commented, perhaps check with the vet when the best age is to have it done for Russell. I love seeing all your wonderful animals so I thank you for sharing your beautiful animals and farm with us! God bless you all and God keep you all safe! 🥰🥰💜💜🙏🙏
When I had my dog, when it got hot he wouldn't eat much either. Good idea on Russell. Praying for everyone that lost all in the bad weather.
I do hope Kora and Leeske have another lovely litter. I wish y’all could also have another Mojo! Russell is so cute, and it’s not a good thing for him to mate with him mom. Kora is Leeske’s wife and when the pups were born, Leeske matured so much. Russell is a spoiled baby but we all love him. ✨🙏✨✨🐐✨
Totally separate Russell from his parents when Cora comes on heat we have to with our huskies so we don't get more pups, the longer you hold off getting neutered helps with growth and avoids problems. Our girls were over a year old before they was 'done' .
😢The farm looks great so lush and green. Poor little Russell going to get a nip tuck. Never worry Cora and Leeski have 8 others in all different states to carry on the family!
Mojo is so BEAUTIFUL.
Love you all so much! Continued prayers! ❤ God bless
how often are you going to have puppies being born? I would talk to the vet and get medication for Cora and let her have a few years off, before having more. Having puppies every time Cora come in heat is not good for her health.
its better for them to be bred every time they come into heat than it is not the uterus still goes through all the changes that it would if she had puppies it can lead to alot of problems like cancer and pyometria
Thank you for being a responsible pet owner.
Talk to your vet. With larger dogs, you want to hold off on neutering until they're about a year old. Has to do with growth patterns and maturity. Just a thought for what it's worth. I do understand about the possibility of him breeding Kora. Serious concern.
Happy to hear you are keeping Russell, your title had us worried 😄😄🥰🥰😎😎
As a large dog owner, an older vet told me that you want to wait until Russell is about a year old to make sure his urethra is fully developed before you get him neutered.
Russell is SO HANDSOME!
Hormones are important for bone and joint growth up to 18 months. I always encourage my families that purchase pup from me to please wait until at least 12 months to help with strong bones and joints.
Smeagol looks back to normal, so that's awesome
Hey Kevin and Rachel, I worry ao much about ya'll 💗🙏.
Im glad Mr Smee is doing better. His foot looks normal again🎉.
I had to nuter my big dog at 6 months because his behavior changed!
He was such a beautiful dog afterwards and had no problems growing huge😳.
Yall run fast if you hear that the Tornado is on its way 🤗.
JO JO IN VT 💞
Great video. Russell will be a good yard protector. Smeegle already accepted him and he leaves the free-range chickens alone. Blessings 🙏🫶🙏🫶
You should wait until Russell is done growing before neutering. He needs his hormones for physical and mental growth.
I cant get over how fast Russell has grown my goodness in the thumbnail he looks almost as.big as kora.and leesky lol hes just gotten so big so fast i wonder what the other babies look like now i bet they are big and beautiful too i just hope they are being taken very good care of just like you guys are doing with russel and the other dogs ....
I think your barn and goat feeding set up is the best I have seen on utube ❤
My thought is as far as Russell being around Mojo, Russell should be in the pasture for like half a day with Mo. The two of them should spend a good part of the day together.
To get Russell fix i would wait until he about least 18 to 24 month.He is a beautiful dog he looks like Kora his mother.May God bless you all.
You guys are the best I enjoying watching a channel. I’m an old lady in Fresno, California with no life when I see you with your family and your doggies and your chickens, your goats thank you for giving me something to look forward to.😂
Vets say he needs to more mature at least a few more mos. cause it could cause problems later on. At least thats what was told to me,...Hes a gorgeous dog for sure!!!!😊🎉
Your all decision to neuter Russell is your decision. I'm with what you feel is rite. Cora is a great momma, MOJO I just love him. Keep up the great work. Thank you for sharing your experiences and life with us. Hope your town is recovering from tornadoes. Prayers for all ❤❤❤
January to May, he's 4 months old. So, time to wait.
Aw Leasky is such a kind hearted bb but he misses out all the time and didn’t get his egg Dad! 🤭
Such beautiful animals! All of them! Luved the family line up!
All the best in your decision of Russell. Yes, there have been so many storms this year already. Blessings to you all. 🙏🏻✝️🐾
I hate poisonous
snakes 🐍. Kimberly Russel is growing up so fast. He’s adorable.❤ sorry for all the rain and stuff.
Russell took over leskis job and told the goats it's dinner time ❤
Dang, Russell is 5 months? That is a big pup.
Our dogs never got ill with anything until after we had them fixed. They died from tumors and/or colon cancer. My vet told us not to neuter our new one. This weather reminds me of 2011 when a new record was made for the longest lasting tornado. Stay safe ❤.
I love all your videos. I've watched you guys for a long time. My vet told me with my Pyrenees that we should wait till 18 months to 2 years because they're still growing. Need ring them slows down their growing and they're more prone to cancer and other diseases if they're neutered too early. They're not the same as small dogs.
Russell is a beautiful dog. He reminds me a lot of Daisy. I still miss her.
Daisy is watching over her HHF family from Heaven, like a good guardian.
Hey y'all how is the Rock Cabin by the lake doing with all the storms ? I can't wait to see more fishing and catfish videos with Rachel an the kiddos .
God Bless y'all 💯 ❤ 🙏 🇺🇲
My dad was a claims adjuster. He would leave the vehicle sitting in the hot Sun and then throw some cold water on the hood, avoid the glass, and a lot of the dents will pop out.
Yesterday afternoon, I had a cloud right over the top of the house give out a couple huge booming rounds of thunder. It was unnerving. Then we had close lightening. And it poured down for about fifteen minutes, so we got some water for the gardens here.
Why dont you drill some holes in those feed troughs ,so the water drains out
Yes i thought you was going to get rid of Russel....Its understandable what youve got to do...Its your decision to what you think best....Theyre all wonderful dogs....all of them....All the farm animals etc are looking healthy....Hope youve got no more Tornados coming...Prayers to all around that was involved and hope there getting back to life again...Stay safe and see you on the next one
I would check into the neuter, Russel is a big dog if you neuter him this early the growth plates in his legs will not stop growing because the hormones are not there. Look it up and you will see.
Hope everything works out with the pup. I hope the bad weather is over for you. God bless the family.
January 20th… I was so thrilled to share my birthday with the puppies !!!
Having multiple breeding age dogs is a difficult thing...a real responsibility...my only concern is neutering a large breed dog before their growth plates are grown...vets I know don't recommend but trust your vet and your future plans...HUGS❤
I find it interesting that alot of vets don’t actually explain the difference in neutering/spraying a small dog vs a large dog. My vet was upset that my dog (staffordshire bull terrier) was a year old and not neutered. I told him I was waiting until he was a year and a half and why. He said I was being irresponsible. I’ve always had large dogs and I understand my responsibilities. I got my dogs records when I left and found a new vet.
I have always had suspicions that Russel or Judge got to Kora before Leskee by the coloration of Russel and one of his sisters, when they were a week or two old.
mojo being a senior dog just doesn't have the patience for puppy shenanigans, it's normal.
I'm no expert on LGDs, but to acclimate my dogs to new additions, the puppy was always contained in the kitchen with its kennel and a gate around it so it was able to interact with the other dogs without them all having too much access to each other, and then the new puppy would be leashed when I would take it out with the other dogs in the yard. I'm wondering if Russell would do well to have some kind of contained companionship with Mojo, so Mojo starts to see him as one of the animals he watches over, and Russell might do the same with Mojo, so they can be together without it being a nuisance to Mojo. They may be prone to having more issues otherwise as Russell and Mojo both get older. Even spayed and neutered animals are territorial, and the younger animals, even when raised with the older ones in close quarters can engage in dominance challenges. That may be more of an issue if Mojo and Russell don't spend more time together building their working relationship, especially as Mojo ages. But as I said, I'm not an expert on LGDs.
Wow, I have been offline for about a week and I swear, it looks like Russell has tripled in size! He's sure grown!
Russel is a beautiful boy.
Our 5 year old registered beagle just had to have emergency Pyometras surgery (May 30th), it was very infected, life threatening. Our vet was too booked as well as other local vets and many not taking new patients, we had to find a vet that could take her asap. We ended up having to take her to a 24/7 animal hospital about 80 miles from where we live. If we would have had her fixed before this happened it would have saved us about $2,200, but we were thinking about breeding her, she has such a sweet disposition and quiet until she is on a rabbit trail lol. A female dog has a 20-25% chance of this happening to them. Love your videos and all your animals. God Bless! ❤
You got to do what you have to do. Speegle is looking good.❤❤❤❤❤
Kevin.. love the commentary.. hilarious.. love your family..and animals.. wasn’t by chance I found this channel! God’s using !!
My heart dropped I thought you were getting rid of adorable, sweet Russel. Fixing him is the best decision for you all. Love to you all and those sweet lovable dogs.
You have a beautiful farm and family plus great with all the critters too
Hang in their...I truly feel His Children those who believe are being greatly tested
Each so unique each trial, stresses, constantly in pain or insane weather, our country our world is upside down....yup tested evil wants us we are a bulls eye targeting us
All of are weary hang on keep praying HE is coming soon to take US
God bless you and yours and your RUclips family with peace
Amen ❤
if he gets neutered, he will not be Russel anymore Kevin you are making a huge mistake if you do this just think of all the bad luck people like myself will be wishing upon your farm God might think it Kevin's
turn to have his farm totally swept away by a tornado
@@tomduane1960 that's just messed up. Y on earth would anyone wish harm to another is beyond me. It's his dog. He's doing what he sees fit. If u feel bad go to the animal shelter and adopt a dog there because they didn't want to fix there dog. Now there's some logic for u. God bless.
@tomduane1960
I like the first 17 words of your comment - but after that it gets a bit weird.
But I would like to think that your sentiments for Russell were spot on - and that you just "stumbled" over your choice of expression for the last part.
I'm sure you meant well, GOD BLESS.
Your horrible. Kevin needs to delete and block you. That's terrible to wish that on someone and their family. Creep. Weirdo. 😢 5:38
😅I could’ve used those eggs today. I was baking up a storm and must’ve went through three dozen eggs. Lol
Russell is growing so fast.
Betty's babies are a nice variety of colors. 🐔🐥🐥🐥🐥
With the way they are playing with the weather it's going to be bad. I love Russell ❤️
We got hit last night here in Louisiana just got electricity back on thank the Lord no one was hurt
I love rain! But you guys have really gotten a lot of storms! I was born in Tennessee but I’ve been here in Los Angeles for several years. I’m enjoying watching your animals and I can’t wait till Russel is grown to his full size like his mom and dad. God bless always ❤️❤️🙏
If you dont plan to breed. Fix Cora & Leeske. Less chance of cancer for both.
Than let Russell get older and get thru his growth spurts.😊
If he got Kora fixed he wouldn’t need to fix Leeske (or Russell)
There is no guarantee that Cora won't get cancer. My baby girl was fixed and she died of cancer last December. 😢😢😢😢
@@sanjuanamorales8610 It doesn't guarantee no cancer, unfortunately that's just not possible no matter what you do, but it does completely eliminate the chance of uterine cancer as well as pyometra (not cancer but extremely serious and life-threatening).
You have to do what is good for your farm. Russell is a great addition to take care of the goats. 😊😲❤❤❤👌
I’m sure your vet will give you the best information.
Please tell everyone hello and Kevin glad i was here😊
Lol😅😅😅I like the way mojo talks his so handsome makes me laugh when you talk for him.and I agree with you about Russell.
Wise choice for Russell. God how I love all your dogs and your cat and the goats, emus and chickens and donkeys!! I have had you all and Dutch and family down the road in my heart and prayers and thoughts!!! Am very relieved that Dutch and his family now have the storm shelter right beside their house!!! Watched his video of it being put in. I know you have one and have always worried that Dutch didn’t and I don’t ever remember in all the years of watching you both seeing so many tornadoes and so many towns and homes being destroyed 😭😭😭. I will continue every day lol pray and worry about your families and animals 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Love always. Grammie Suzie
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Wow, I knew Russel was becoming a big boy, but next to Cora and Leske, his is huge already. He is going to be big. I can not wait to see him when he's full grown. He is so beautiful. I am so happy you kept him.
@mommabearmaryann8106
He's a WONDERDOG.
He's worth his weight in GOLD.
With another quality dam, his offspring would be in demand worldwide.
He's a great export opportunity for the USA.
Except to China - they put them on the dinner plate there !!!??
Is many viewers have stated fixing him too young would be detrimental to his growth. It would be better if you could isolate Kora next time she comes into heat. You won't want to breed her during her next cycle anyway. Then Russel would have more time to develop.
YAY ❤️ MOJO
Kevin & Rachel how are your families since the tornado?
Rachel how are your brothers?
Good idea getting Russell fixed.
Can you put Russell in the other pasture so you can wait a bit before neutering! It would benefit him a lot to be able to wait till he is 1 year at the least! My girls come back in season 6 months from the day the pups were born. So get him out and away from Cora the month she will come in.
Hi please don't think I'm lecturing you on this... but giant breed dogs shouldn't be neutered or spayed till 2 yrs old... that's when their joints are formed fully so reduces the chance of joint dysplasia... I totally get why you want it done but maybe consider the implant for Russell till then... 😊
True! He will not have the maturity you desire and he will have have the decision making perfection you want. You have to want the best for your guardians and Kora being on the pill might be the best thing, for now.
Unfortunately here in the UK vets advise neutering a male after 6 months old... they only think of the money they'll get for the operation... not the serious health issues that'll probably affect a dog later on in life especially after 7 when they're classed as past mature... x
@debbiegoodyear5963
It's true.
Many new dog owners, the first thing they think of is getting their pet neutered - they think it will make them calmer house pets and better behaved.
Bread and butter for the vets.
It's terrible the way vets are now... it's not about the pets now... very sad...
Doesn't your vet feel Russel is too young at six months to neuter? Growth plates need the sex hormones to properly grow and form. And this is typical of large breed dogs. 🐾🇺🇸🐕🦺🦮
Hit the wrong thingy🤪
Betty is such a good mama❣️
That hen tried to tell ya she had nothing.😅 Beautiful eggs❣️❣️
As quickly as Russell learns, he will be a great partner for Mojo.Mojo will take a little time to get use to Russell.You will look out the window one day & they will be playing together or just hanging out side by side.No worries there❣️
I, myself, wouldn't get too close to bees or anything else that stings because I am allergic.Not deathly but enough I can barely breathe & need medicine to knock me out.I need to carry an EpiPen.Scary when it happens.Got stung twice & ended up in the hospital both times.They are fascinating little creatures to me though❣️
Keep keeping it real & We will continue praying for y'all & All affected by the crazy weather🙏 Love Y'all ❣️
The weather has been crazy. Should you not like the weather, wait a minute and it will change. Russell is going to be a big boy. I am glad that Smeegle seems to be doing well. The colors of the eggs are amazing. I just love all your dogs. Blessings to you all. ❤🐕
I am pleased with your decision about Russell, you always know what’s best for your farm and your animals..
Good decision for right reason…..I was worried at first that you were rehoming Russell 😞 Am so happy he’s staying on the farm ❤
I think your decision about Russel is a good one. Plus side Russel won't roam, because lgds do roam, especially the males. And you're right about not breeding mama/ son.
Kevin, Russell is only 4 months and 11 days as of 5/31.
Your grass and fields are so green. Just remember that this august.
looking at the thickness of Russell's front legs and the size of his paws, he's going to be huge
Russel is one great looking dog. First time I've seen him stand up and have a good look at him.
That little tri coloured goat is so pretty (2nd paddock when you are with mojo).
You need to wait till he is fully mature, between 12-18 months of age. The old way of neutering and spaying at 6 months has proven to cause medical issues with all puppies, no matter what the breed. Please wait, so he doesn't have medical issues at a later date.
Mojo is so precious❤ How is the donkeys doing? Havent seen them lately. 🙏🙏 for yous to keep yous safe from the storms. God bless.
Russell is a beautiful dog but I think he's a bit young. As a suggestion Kora would benefit greater from being spayed for your plans on the farm.
Love you guys and your approach to farming. Keep dodging the big storms. Blessings be.
Sounds like you might have a real potential valuable stud in Russell.
Look how well received and the strong demand for every one of the whole of that last litter.
With your land and facilities, I would seriously be looking at getting another female and developing your own registered bloodline.
Makes good business sense to me.
Cora, Leeske and Russell are already international legend.
You DON'T KILL THE GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG